Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier
Volunteering for a cause may have the benefit of boosting your mood and sense of self-worth. A meta-study of 40 papers found that volunteering was linked with a decreased risk of depression and greater reports of well-being and life satisfaction. While a causal link wasn’t established, giving back may help to provide a sense of meaning and action, which can affect one’s mental health in return.
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July 1, 2014